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Valentine

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Valentine 6587 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A53A4E, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Blush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Valentine Technical Profile

HEX Code#A53A4E
RGB165, 58, 78
LRV11.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Valentine in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Valentine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsValentine
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRed Blush

Red Blush

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bright Orchid

Kilz

Nearly identical

Fuchsine

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Red Licorice

PPG

Very similar

Fire-Breathing Dragon

Valspar

Very similar

Fortune Red

Behr

Very similar

Charleston Cherry

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rumba Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Ode to Joy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Create .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Valentine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Valentine

#A53A4E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AB7C67

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Valentine

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Valentine

Complement

Jewel Weed

Valentine Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Rosebud

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Feverish Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Antique Red

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Radish

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Poinsettia

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Lusty Red

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Deep Cherrywood

Behr · ECC-42-3

#6B473D

Cinnabar

Behr · ICC-72

#8D4C46

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Valentine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Valentine have?
Valentine by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Valentine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Valentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Valentine are Red Blush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bright Orchid by Kilz (a near-identical match), Fuchsine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Valentine's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Valentine?
Valentine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Valentine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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